POSTPONED! Atsind Duo

Due to extreme heat, the Atsind Duo concert—an evening of traditional Eastern European music featuring violin and accordion—has been postponed until the fall. The new date will be announced soon.
All purchased tickets remain valid for the rescheduled show. If the new date doesn't work for you, tickets can be returned for a full refund.
Thank you for your patience—see you this fall!

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Due to the extreme heat, the Atsind Duo concert—an evening of traditional Eastern European music featuring violin and accordion—has been postponed until the fall. The new date will be announced soon.
All tickets already purchased remain valid. If the new date doesn’t work for you, you can, of course, return your tickets.
Thank you for your understanding—see you in the fall!

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“Atsind”—theYiddish word for“now”—isthe guiding principle behind this expressive duo, featuring violinistNicolaas Cottenieand accordionistIra Shiran.

Together, they interpret traditional music from Eastern Europe, exploring the musical and cultural connections between Jewish music, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Greece, and Turkey. With historical awareness and a contemporary sensibility, Atsind reflects on the shared stories woven through diverse musical traditions, and on the power of sound to connect past and present, people and place.

Atsind is about the dialogue between the violin and the accordion. The duo delves deeper into the textures, modes, and narratives of traditional music, offering a program that takes the audience on a journey through time and space.

Nicolaas Cottenie(BE) is a violinist and composer trained in jazz who has spent many years focusing on Eastern European folk music traditions. His musical journey has taken him across Europe, performing and researching the cultural roots of the Eastern European repertoire. His interest in modal music and intercultural dialogue shapes a distinctive playing style that bridges traditional forms with a contemporary, exploratory spirit.

Ira Shiran(IL) is an accomplished accordionist with experience ranging from classical music to theater, and he has focused on Romanian and Bulgarian music for many years. A graduate of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, he brings emotional depth and rhythmic precision to the duo’s performances.

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“Atsind”—the Yiddish word for “now”—is the guiding theme of this expressive duo, consisting of violinist Nicolaas Cottenie and accordionist Ira Shiran.

Together, they interpret traditional music from Eastern Europe and explore the musical and cultural connections between Jewish music, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Greece, and Turkey. With historical awareness and contemporary sensitivity, Atsind reflects on the shared stories that run through diverse musical traditions, as well as on the power of sound to connect the past and the present, people and places.

Atsind embodies the dialogue between the violin and the accordion. The duo delves into the textures, modes, and narratives of traditional music, making the program a journey through time and space.

Nicolaas Cottenie (BE) is a violinist and composer who trained in jazz and has focused on Eastern European folk music traditions for many years. His musical journey has taken him throughout Europe, where he explores the cultural roots of the Eastern European repertoire and brings them to the stage. His interest in modal music and intercultural dialogue shapes a unique playing style that combines traditional forms with a contemporary, exploratory spirit.

Ira Shiran (IL) is an experienced accordionist with a broad repertoire ranging from classical music to theater, and has focused on Romanian and Bulgarian music for many years. A graduate of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, he brings emotional depth and rhythmic precision to the duo’s performances.